Summer McIntosh wins 100-metre free at Canadian Swimming Open
TORONTO — Canadian star Summer McIntosh swam to first place in the women’s 100-metre freestyle Thursday at the Canadian Swimming Open.
The 17-year-old from Toronto, one of Canada’s biggest medal hopes for this summer’s Paris Olympics, led the pack with a time of 53.90 at the Pan Am Sports Centre.
Maggie Mac Neil of London, Ont., placed second in 54.01, while Mary-Sophie Harvey of Trois-Rivières, Que., was third in 54.27.
Toronto’s Penny Oleksiak, Canada’s most decorated Olympian, finished fourth with a time of 54.43.
McIntosh’s performance came a day after she posted the world’s fastest 200-metre free time of the year, swimming the race in 1:54.21.
The Canadian Swimming Open continues through Saturday. The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic trials are set for May 13-19 in Toronto.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 11, 2024.
The Canadian Press
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